Little Poncho Dogwood Standard
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- flowering dateEarly summer (June)
- hardiness zone5-8
- height8 - 10 feet
- restricted statesAE AK FL GU HI PR
- ship as2-4 FT
- sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
- Dwarf variety for big impact in small spaces
- Large, showy flowers
- Multi-season interest—flowers, fruit and fall color
Finally, you can fit in one of the most stunning ornamental trees even if your garden has little available real-estate. In an absolutely perfect setting, this true dwarf has reached up to 10' tall, but it'll more likely grow to around 8' tall. You can even keep this as a potted patio plant in zones 7-8, though you'll need to bring it into a garage for winter in zone 6. It's an overachiever when it comes to beauty, too. It'll deliver generous amounts of larger-than-average flowers. As a kousa dogwood, it blooms a little later in the season than any native varieties you have, followed by unusual, spiky red-orange fruits. It's a good fall feature, too, as the leaves change to red and scarlet. Here's a cool bonus, you can actually eat fruit from a kousa dogwood. Be sure to wait until the skin is fully red and the flesh is a pumpkin color, otherwise its taste is astringent. When ripe, it is sweet and delightful. Cornus kousa 'Little Poncho'
Product Details
- botanical nameCornus kousa 'Little Poncho'
- flowering dateEarly summer (June)
- flower colorWhite
- flower formFlower bracts that are pointed at the tips rather than rounded like cornus florida.
- foliage typeOvate, wavy margined leaves. Dark green in color, red-orange and scarlet tones in fall.
- formTree
- growth rateSlow to moderate.
- hardiness zone5-8
- height8 - 10 feet
- planting instructionsDig a hole large enough to accommodate the roots without bending them. Work soil around the roots, firm well and water thoroughly.
- pruningTo shape if desired. Remove broken and crossed branches.
- restricted statesAE AK FL GU HI PR
- shipping seasonSpring
- ship as2-4 FT
- soil requirementWell drained, humus rich soil that is neutral to acidic.
- spacing5 - 6 feet
- spread5 - 6 feet
- sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
- watering requirementPrefers consistent moisture in hot/dry conditions.
- winter careNone special.
Shipping Schedule
When will my order ship?
Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below:
| 2025 Spring Shipping Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Zone | Large Nursery Stock |
| 3A-4B | 3/24/25 - 6/6/25 |
| 5A | 3/24/25 - 6/6/25 |
| 5B | 3/10/25 - 6/6/25 |
| 6A | 2/24/25 - 6/6/25 |
| 6B | 2/24/25 - 6/6/25 |
| 7A | 2/24/25 - 6/6/25 |
| 7B | 2/3/25 - 5/9/25 |
| 8A-8B | 2/3/25 - 5/9/25 |
| 9A - 10B | 2/3/25 - 5/9/25 |
| Last Order Date | Zones 3A - 7B: 6/2/25 Zones 8A - 10B: 5/5/25 |
